Letters to the Editor: Japanese people deserve our respect

Residents take shelter on a higher ground in fear of another tsunami in Higashi Matsushima, Miyagi, northern Japan following the massive earthquake and the ensuing tsunami. (AP Photo/Kyodo News)

Hats off to people of Japan for displaying patience, courage and discipline in the midst of chaos caused by tsunami and the most powerful and devastating destruction of life, property and faith.

People all over must learn from the example set by Japanese patriots who stood in line without creating chaos, willingly shut off power to help the power companies, helped others who needed the most help despite their own loss and did not fight for food or water and took whatever was offered when their turn came.

They did not steal, rob or kill others when plenty of opportunity to do so was available. They did not blame government - local or otherwise - and supported all those who were providing assistance without worrying about their own loss of family, property and you name it!

What a beautiful example set by them for people all over the world who would have complained, blamed and fought for trivial things in a similar situation.

They deserve all the help from all the faiths, countries and people without raising any doubts as was the case in Haiti!

Let us all pray for all Japanese people who displayed tremendous amount of patience, tolerance and love for the country and most importantly for their people who were suffering from personal loss!